When: January / February 2025
Funder: Wakefield Council / Wakefield District Health and Care Partnership
Amount awarded: £150,000 over 3 years (£50k per year)
What the fund is about: The Building Healthy and Sustainable Communities fund supports and develops community initiatives in areas where there are poorer healthcare outcomes. For this 3-year funding, the specific area was Wakefield City Centre including Portobello, Belle Vue and Agbrigg. Grants were available for VCSE work that improves health and wellbeing, connects with communities and reduces health inequalities. Funding was awarded to organisations well placed to support those most likely to experience health inequalities.
Grants are available for small to medium-sized charities registered and working in the UK that defend human rights and promote respect for vulnerable individuals.
Grants for VCSE organisations that support opportunities for young people (0-29) to build creative knowledge and skills; or develop and deliver cultural or creative initiatives in their local areas.
Funding for small to mid-sized charities that deliver programmes to 150-300 underrepresented youth ages 12 to 18 outside of formal school settings, as well as charities with a specific focus on literacy.
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